Internal Medicine physicians are specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

At least three of their seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training are dedicated to learning how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases that affect adults. This basic training qualifies them to practice internal medicine, and you may see these physicians referred to by several terms, including “internists” or “doctors of internal medicine.”.

General Internal Medicine

Many internists enter into practice following the completion of their basic internal medicine training.  These physicians practice “general internal medicine” and are commonly referred to as “general internists.” General internists are equipped to handle the broad and comprehensive spectrum of illnesses that affect adults and are recognized as experts in the diagnosis, treatment of chronic illness, and health promotion, and disease prevention.

They are not limited to one type of medical problem or organ system. General internists are equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. They are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time.

When you seek care from Turkish Hospitals of General Internal Medicine, you will find doctors and advanced practice providers dedicated to understanding and managing all aspects of the general health care of adults. You’ll also be offered preventive care and disease prevention strategies to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Turkish Hospital’s general internal medicine professionals focus on:

• Comprehensive care for people with undefined symptoms.
• Collaboration
• Preventive medicine care
• Communication